UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is upping the stakes for his upcoming fight against Magomed Ankalaev, and it’s all for a charitable cause.
Pereira, boasting a record of 12-2 in MMA and 9-1 in the UFC, is set to defend his title against Ankalaev, who holds a record of 20-1-1 in MMA and 11-1-1 in the UFC. This much-anticipated bout headlines UFC 313 at the vibrant T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, available on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
In an interesting twist, Pereira has issued a unique challenge to Ankalaev. The stakes? A $200,000 donation to a charity selected by the victor, meant to benefit those in need regardless of the fight’s outcome.
“Since you’re so sure you’ll come out on top, let’s make it $200,000 to the winner’s charity of choice,” Pereira tweeted. “Win or lose, this will help those in need. It’s up to you, @AliAbdelaziz00 @AnkalaevM,” he added in a direct message to his opponent.
Pereira, also known by his moniker “Poatan,” further explained the charitable challenge through an Instagram video, inviting fans to delve deeper into his initiative.
On the other side, Ankalaev, who will be competing while observing Ramadan, acknowledges the challenge gracefully. He mentioned that he plans to address the wager tomorrow, wishing “SalamuAlaykum” and “Ramadan Mubarak” to his followers, accompanied by thoughtful emojis.
For those following the journey to this thrilling event, the story unfolds with greater depth and passion in the background leading to UFC 313. This charitable twist adds a layer of intrigue and human interest to what promises to be an intense clash between two outstanding fighters.
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